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'''Raptors''' are the dedicated jump infantry of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s.{{Fn|1}}

==Overview==
[[file:RaptorsArt8th.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Chaos Raptor{{Fn|5}}]]
Raptors consider themselves to be elite shock troops. Although seen as very egotistical by other Chaos forces,{{Fn|13}} their use of [[deep strike]]s at the most vulnerable point in an enemy line has given them a predilection for preying on the weak, making them vicious hunters. Much like [[Terminator Armour]], the [[jump pack]]s used by raptors are considered prized relics and badges of honour. Often the armour of a raptor is modified with amplifiers and vox casters to emit terrifying sounds used to disorient their enemies, making them easier prey. They always wear their stylised jump packs, which are identifiable by their arched intakes and thrusters.{{Fn|1}}

Commonly going into battle with [[Bolt Pistol]]s and [[Chainsword]]s, Raptors are also sometimes armed with [[flamer]]s, [[meltagun]]s, or [[plasma gun]]s to aid in different situations. Whatever their choice of weapon, raptors descend upon enemy positions and deal death and destruction wherever they land. Due to their egotistical and self-indulgent reputation, raptors often stir up rivalry when amongst other Chaos forces, while their disinterest in interacting with other members of the warband gives them a still greater air of arrogance. [[Chaos Champion|Champions of Chaos]] still see their merit in combat and some even stoke up a rivalry to get rid of the weakest of their force, leaving a more hardened core.{{Fn|1}}

[[Night Lords]], due to their focus on terror tactics and shock assaults, are known to employ large numbers of Raptors.{{Fn|4}}

==Raptor Cults==
[[File:ChaosRaptor.jpg|thumb|250px|A '''Chaos Raptor''' by [[Clint Langley]]{{Fn|15}}]]
Raptor warbands frequently operate in '''Cults''', usually consisting of the original Raptors that fought for [[Horus]] but who have since become twisted into something more monstrous by the [[Gods of Chaos]]. Much like [[Khorne Berzerkers]] and [[Plague Marines]], these Raptor Cults worship one of the [[Gods of Chaos]], but which god exactly remains unclear. It is speculated that rather than [[Khorne]], [[Nurgle]], [[Slaanesh]], or [[Tzeentch]], Raptor Cults may worship one of the minor Gods of Chaos. But whomever they worship, as time has passed Raptors have become even more corrupted, mutated by the strange forces of Chaos such that they no longer bear a resemblance to their Imperial counterparts.{{Fn|2}}

===Known Raptor Cults===
*The [[Bleeding Eye]]
*[[Darkstrike]]{{Fn|6}}
*[[Rypax]]{{Fn|14}}

==Notable Raptors==
*[[Eralak]]{{Fn|7}}
*[[Haarken Worldclaimer]]{{Fn|8}}
*[[Kalex]]{{Fn|9}}
*[[Rhodaan]]{{Fn|10}}
*[[Lucoryphus]]{{Fn|9a}}

==Images==
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Chaos Raptor 2nd Edition.jpg|3rd Edition Raptor with assault weapon{{Fn|11}}
Chaos Raptor 4th Edition.jpg|4th Edition{{Fn|12}}
Raptor6th.jpg|6th Edition{{Fn|3}}
</gallery>

==Related Articles==
*[[Warp Talon]]
*[[Night Raptor]] (Night Lords unit)
*[[Murderwing]]

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 34
*{{Endn|2}}: [[White Dwarf 231 (UK)]], pg.86 - ''Harbingers of Doom - Chaos Space Marine Raptors'', 'The Raptor Cult'
*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/armySubUnitCatsLarge.jsp?catId=cat440160a&rootCatGameStyle=wh40k Games Workshop]
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition)]], pg. 48
*{{Endn|5}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/03/20/20th-mar-heretic-astartes-focus-the-night-lordsgw-homepage-post-1/ Warhammer Community: Heretic Astartes Focus Night Lords] (posted 20/3/2019) (last accessed 10/3/2020)
*{{Endn|6}}: [[The Wolftime (Novel)]] - Chapter 1
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Black Legion - A Codex: Chaos Space Marines Supplement]] (E-Book) pg. 26
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Vigilus Defiant]] pg. 172
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Void Stalker (Novel)]], Epilogue Tertius
**{{Endn|9a}}: Chapter 26
*{{Endn|10}}: [[The Siege of Castellax (Novel)]]
*{{Endn|11}}: [http://uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?do=Individual&code=99060102056&orignav=301117 Games Workshop] (dead link)
*{{Endn|12}}: [http://uk.games-workshop.com/chaosspacemarines/miniature-gallery/ Games Workshop] (dead link)
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Black Crusade Rulebook]], pg. 59 - ''Chapter II: Character Creation'', 'Forsaken'
*{{Endn|14}}: [[Lucius: Pride and Fall (Short Story)]]
*{{Endn|15}}: [[The Art of Warhammer 40,000 (2006)]], pg. 159
===Uncited===
*[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]], pg. 16
*[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], pg. 32
*[[Lord of the Night (Novel)]]

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